'Rev. Edward Koger Gregory, was born December 21, 1934 the eldest son of the late Arnold Koger and Lela Gregory. He departed this life, Sunday, February 3, 2019 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington.
On August 29, 1953 he united in marriage with his wife of 65 years, Edith Yvonne Bailey Gregory. To this union four children survive: Jim Gregory, Glenda Gregory, Bruce and his wife Sheree Gregory and Brian and wife Carolyn Gregory.
Also surviving are his grandchildren: John (Tomoko) Cook, Gregory (Paige) Cook, Bruce Gregory Jr., Bradley (Courtney) Gregory, Amber Gregory, James O'Bryan Gregory and Clarissa Gregory; 13 great-grandchildren and one sister, Sue Dezarn.
Rev. Gregory was called into the ministry and graduated with a Theology Degree from the Clear Creek Bible College. He retired from General Motors where he was a United Auto Worker. Upon retirement he and Edith moved back to Monticello where he filled many pulpits when called upon and was a member of the Fall Creek Baptist Church upon his passing.',